Three people are being questioned in Central City after New Orleans Police Department officers and SWAT cordoned off areas looking for suspects in connection with a shooting that left a 13-month-old dead and the child's babysitter injured.

The shootings happened in the 2800 block of South Saratoga Street in Central City about 8:30 p.m.

Initial reports said the child's mother was shot, but police clarified that the other victim was the toddler's 18-year-old babysitter.

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Ronal Serpas said the babysitter was shot while running on the street after hearing gunfire.

Investigators said the babysitter ran into a house before being taken to a hospital. The babysitter was rushed to surgery.

The cause of the shooting wasn't known, Serpas said.

"When these men opened fire, it was still early, and people were still out and about in the neighborhood. We need people to come forward, and tell us what they know," Serpas said. "These men took a baby's life tonight, and wounded a young woman. They don't deserve to walk freely among the people of New Orleans. They must answer for what they've done."

Authorities said two men were seen fleeing from the scene on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

THE CHILD'S BABYSITTER IS INJURED..AFTER A DOUBLE SHOOTING IN CENTRAL CITY. IT HAPPENED AROUND 8-30 TONIGHT IN THE 28-HUNDRED BLOCK OF SOUTH SARATOGA.. AND THAT'S WHERE WE FIND WDSU NEWS REPORTER GINA SWANSON. SHE JOINS US NOW WITH THE VERY LATEST. ACCUSED IN THE HIT AND RUN